And the situation has gone from bad to worse in recent weeks with fears growing that somebody could get hurt with all the trucks zooming up and down the narrow and winding streets adjacent to the property.

Business owner Galindo, who says he made a formal complaint to the Los Angeles Housing Department, believes the time has now come for the actor to take more responsibility for the alleged disruptions.

“My brother nearly got involved in a head-on crash with one of the trucks today and there are little kids who live here that are in danger too,” he said.

“If I could speak to James Franco I would ask him to stop using this property as a production and filming location because this is a residential area,” added Galindo. “Let’s face it, he could easily afford a more suitable commercial location. The guy’s a big star.”

Several other residents have complained to the authorities, who have promised to investigate the situation.

Upon reaching out to Film L.A., Franco’s production company did apply for a one day shooting permit on Jan. 6, to film a television pilot and the residents should have been informed.